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CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
Complete the Passage
In the absence of written evidence of female communities that existed before the nineteenth century, communal activities such as quilt-making and storytelling through oral narratives are considered legitimate sources of information about such communities. Most quilts were either spun, sewn or woven for non-commercial use, or created through a process known as colonial quilting by those who engaged in quilt-making as a hobby. Therefore, most women from wealthy families must have engaged in the colonial style of quilting, because _________________
Which of the following, if true, best completes the passage above?
Which of the following, if true, best completes the passage above?
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no quilt-maker who made quilts for non-commercial use also engaged in quilt-making as a hobby.
B
commercial uses of quilt-making included selling quilts that were made by hobbyists
C
most women from wealthy families would have had the leisure time to engage in activities that were not part of their daily schedule
D
there is documented evidence that women of all classes engaged in some form of creative activity
E
colonial quilting did not involve spinning, sewing or weaving
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555-605
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CR